The Atlas Obscura Podcast

La Piedra Movediza (Classic)

Oct 6, 2023
Explore the history and curse of La Piedra Movediza, a massive rock in Tandil, Argentina that brought tourism fame to the town. Learn about its teetering history and the attempts to restore it. Discover the closure brought by the replica of the famous stone and the challenges parents face when helping their kids with homework.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Wobbly Rock and Its Geological Intricacies
03:14 • 3min
3
The Mystery of La Piedra Movediza
05:55 • 9min
4
Bringing Closure and Reanimating a Famous Stone
14:49 • 3min
5
Supporting Grade School Kids with Homework and Introducing IXL
17:22 • 2min